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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Mr.. David Beer, who Is in i'll health,
lcft here last Tuesday for Sour Lake,
Texas, to try and temperate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

The appearance of some OF Our Side
walks would lead one to suppose nobody
aver lived in that neighbofhood.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

The Abbeyille Medical Association
meets at the courthouse to-day accord
ing to previous announcement.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Mr.. Joseph N. Fraser makes regular
seml-weekly trips from AbbeviIle to
Rayne, taking passengers and freight
both ways.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Dirty streets, yards and alleys are
breeders ca disease. Clean up.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

The Knights Of Honor will hold their
regular meeting this evening. Let there
be a good attendance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

THE INDIANA CHEMICAL Co..
q, 1G Charlottesville, Ind.
Dirty streets, yards and alleys are
breeders ca disease. Clean UP.
The Knights Of Honor will hold their
regular meeting this evening. Let there
be a good attendance.
Mr.. David Beer, who Is in i'll health,
lct here last Tuesday for Sour Lake,
Texas, to Try and temperate.
The appearance of some Of our side
walks would lead one to suppose nobody
syer lived in that neighbofhood.
Mr. Paulin ManseauX has been APP
pointed constable for the seventh ward
of this parish, vice Agricole Benoit,
deceased.
Blaekberries are ripenihg very fast,
and are gathered about as fast as they
ripen. They are plentiful 1i.is spring
in this parish.
We notice some Of the young widow
CTS d Abheville are making themselves
very agreeable with the ladies. That's
the way to do.
Mr.. Isaac Wise, OF New Orleans, was
in AbDeyilic last week visiting friends
ad Customers. He has purchased some
valuable property here.
The Police jury of this parish meet
nskt Monday in regular session. 1t
should not fail to Investigate the sani-
tary condition Of the parish.
that popular gentleman, and cs-
TENED friend of OURS, Mr.. Nose Fischer,
leaves TOMORROW for Navasota, Texas.
We wish him a pleasant journey.
Mf. Solomon Wise, n Of the most
Substantial merchants in the Attakapas
country, left a few days ago for Sour
Lake, Texas, On q pleasure trip.
A little paint and whitewash adds a
great deal to the appearance Of houses
and fences when applied thereto. A
good supply could be put to profitable
use IN cur town Just now.
We arc informed that since the warm
weather has set in a very unpleasant
and disagreeable odor prevails in the
nelghborhOod of the Catholic grave
yard. Something should be done to
put an end to this complaint.
A pleasant and jorial crowd took
passage on TIE steamer Barmore last
thursday morning for the seashort
excursion. All seemed bent on pleasure
diid iun, the weather and everything
else pertaining thereto being favorable
70 that purpose.
We were favored with a good, soaking
rain last Tuesday night which was yer,
acceptable as well to those residing il
" as the farmer and stOrkraiSGr. l.
was a general rain, and M that vii
prove OF incalculable benefit to on
painters. as the crops of II parish arr
under talr Roadway and only required
dgood rain to give them q stand. |
net WITH 10 set backs the crops O
sermilioa parish will be large this year
ahd Will enable our farmers to plac
themselves OF = substantial. footing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Nh. Solomon Wise, n Of the most
substantial merchants in the Attakapas
country, left a few days ago for Sour
Lake, Texas, on q pleasure trip.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

That popular gentleman, and cs
TENED friend of OURS, Mr.. Nose Fischer
leaves Tomorrow for Navasota, Texas
We wish him a pleasant journey.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

A little paint and whitewash adds a
great deal to the appearance of houses
and fences when applied thereto. A
good supply could be put to profitable
Use IN Il town just now.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Mr. Paulin ManseauX has been APP
pointed constable for the seventh ware
Of this parish, vice Agrieole Benoit.
deceased.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

We are informed that since the warm
weather has set in a very unpleasant
and disagreeable odor prevails in the
~nelghborhOod of the Catholic grave
yard. Something should be done to
put an end to this complaint.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Blaekberries are ripening very fast,
and are gathered about as fast as they
ripen They are plentiful ti.is spring
in this parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

We notice some of the young widow
e.s d Abbeville are making themselves
very agreeable with the ladies. That's
the way to do.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

A pleasant and jrvial crowd took
passage on the steamer Barmorc last
Thursday morning for the seashore
excursion. All seemed bent on pleasure
ana fun, the weather and everything
else pertaining thereto being favorable
TO that purpose.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

The Police Jury of this parish NEE
nskt Monday in regular session. Il
should not fail to Investigate the SAM
tary condition Of the parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

MI. Isaac Wise, OF New Orleans, was
in AbEeyilic last week visiting friends
ad Customers. He has purchased some
valuable property here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-05-07

Cash advances made on consign-
ment Of cotton or any other country
product.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
POLICE POINTS.
Another Field Day In the Police Court
IA Big Batch Of Unfortnnates.

Judge Tomlinson was kept busy
this morning again, a big batch Of
business having developed during
the night.
Sarah Bright, a colored woman,
was fined $12.35 for beating Sarah
Hutchinson, also coiored, over the
head with a broom. She pleaded
guilty and furnished security for the
fne. s.
John Martin, a white man, was
fined s8. .s5 for being drunk and una
BILE to keep quiet on the streets.
Jimmie Carson, another white
man, and an old offender, was also
stuck 1885 for the same offense.
John Fisher, q white man, was
fined s16,s5 for becoming too init
mate with Flat Rock damsel.
Emma Williams, chocolate col.
ored resident of Flat Rock, was fined
$12.85 on general principles.
Every cell in the city hall is occu-
pied, and the rock pile is well work
ed. Such lively time has not been
experienced In the police court for a
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
UNION ITEMS.


Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION, No., June 21.-Wheat is
about all harvested and farmers are
preparing to cut oats and meadows.
Joe Crews and Geo Tirockmor-
ton sold some rice hogs last week,
but We are unable to get the price
paid
John Byrns is building a much
needed fence ON the JEFF. city branch.
Capt. Daniel Burroughs is feeding
ing nice bunch Of hogs for the
August market.
The Hungry nine defeated the
Liberty nine again last Saturday.
Liberty may beat few school boys,
but we doubt that now; they can't
interest the Hungry nine. We are
glad to see the ladies and old mer
come out to see the game. We uLder,
stand the Hungry nine is trying to
make arrangements for a game with
the Auxvasse nine.
Bob, can't you spare q small cor
ner Of the G. r. w. to base ball and
keep us posted On the professions
games. Nearly all the boys in thu
mines are subscribers to the old stand
by and say they will pay up prompt
II If you will. VINO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Reunion Committee.

At a meeting of the executive re-
union committee at the Office OF Ben.
@. johnson Monday, the follow.
ing additional committeeman on sup
plies and finance we're appointed:
DIR. P. Black, DIR. Edward Duncan,
j. A. Smith, Hiram Bush, Phillip
Qulsenberry. w. Il. White, R. 3.
Warren, Robert Kerr, Judge NJ. L.
Raftey, Joel Pierce, A. B. Mealey,
Joe Riggs, James Kennan, j. R,
Brown, John McGee, ]. A. Craig,
Geo. W. Batterton. Creed Smith,
Festus Browning, EA. Dover, Ed
Mallory, Rufus Hisey, C. A. James
G. S. Maddox, w. j. Baker, John
T. Harrison.
VIM. FL. Kennan and VIM. O.
Johnson were appointed COMMITTEES
on grounds and water.
The executive committee will make
a report of work done and commit
tees appointed at meeting Of Au
drain county ex-Confederate soldiers
to be held at the Court House Satur
day afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Perfecting Arrangements.

The Directors of the Fair Assocta-
tion met Tuesday, and the fol
lowing committees were appointed:
Superintendent of Stalls-C. w.
Lewis, assistant, Joe Mcdonald.
Speeding and Arena-C. F. Clark
and Green Clay.
Water and other comforts-A. NJ.
Harrison
Police-J. r johnson.
Booths and other. .privileges--J. A.
Glandon and q CfGrabam.
AgriculturaS and Floral Halls
Green Clay and Wm. Pollock.
Ring Marshal-Joseph Stephens.
Field Marshal-Horace Mundy.
Gate keeper. G.. Sandford and
VIM. Connor.
Ticket seller-F. v. Gentry.
On music-J. a. Glandon and E
ID. Graham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Disastrous Runaway.

Dan. Waltz, who has charge OF
one Of Potts ice wagons, while on
his regular run Monday morning
in the Fifth ward, met with serious
accident, from which he will be laid
up sometime He was standing on
the step when the horses became
frightened, and when they jumped
forward, Waltz was thrown back
ward, his head striking the hard
street. He was rendered unconsci-
Gus by. the fall. He became consci-
oas during yesterday, but relapsed
into state of partial coma at night.
He will In all probability recover IN a
short time.
The driver of the wagon, colored
man, was badly injured, but not in
a serious manner. The wagon was
demolished. A small colored boy
was inside during the runaway, came
up smilidgly at the finish unscratch-
ed,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
TRADES PROCESSION.
A Ledger Reporter Talks TO Num-
Der OF Merchants about this
Fall's Display.


A LEDGER reporter talked to a
number of merchants to-day concern
ing the trades display this fall. The
majority of them favor a procession,
and think the success OF last year is
assurance that with but little effort,
a grand display could be made. As
has been demonstrated, floats can be
gotten up at small expense, and
prove to be worth twice what they
cost as advertisements. A public
meeting should be called at
once and committees appointed 70
take the matter in hand, as less than
two months is the time left in which
to perfect arrangements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
AT THE DERRICK.
The Tools Lost In the Well Last
Night bat Recovered In About
Three Hours.

At eight o'clock last night the
heavy cable rope in the gas well broke
off short at the socket of the tool,
about four hundred feet, from the
surface, leaving the heavy swedge, or
reamer at the bottom OF the hole.
I" Fishing" was commenced at once,
and ss the operators were in extreme
ly good luck. the tools were caught
and brought to the surface at eleven
o'clock. Swedging was resumed at
once and continued through the
night. A LEDGER reporter was in
formed this morning that drilling
would not likely be recommended
this week, as the reamer would prob
ably be in use until Saturday. The
number of ladies in attendance each
evening does not diminish in the
least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
MARTINsBURG ITEMS.
,rraspondence Of the Ledger.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURa, Mo-, June 21.-Mr.
Wright is instructing fine class of
young ladies in portrait painting.
We were misinformed last week
when we said he was partner with
Mr.. Friedman.
Miss Daily, of Montgomery City,
is visiting at John Donnell's.
Chas. Torreyson and family visited
the old folks on Sunday.
CHESS Wiiburn took a carriage
loadNpf young ladies to Perry on
Friday and returned Monday.
T. 7. Louder's business building is
rapid y materializing. Harry Kelley
has the contract,
Cfops in this vicinity are needing
rait.
/Caspar Heidnack, while digging a
well for Barney Fennewald, came
near losing his life from suffocation.
eRobinsohconscious for about 20
minutes after being removed.
j. W. CrigIer has begun boring for
oil, water, gas or coal. VINO DAB.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
WORCESTER wARBLINGs.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
WoRcEsTsR, Mo-, June 21, 1887 -
Mr.. John CrigIer and family were
the guests Of L. p. Crigler and
wife last week. Mr.. Crigler came
up to instruct his son In the rudi-
ments Of farming. They returned
last Monday to Martinsburg.
John Corners mother leaves for
Galloway this week, where she will
remain perman emily.
Don't forget the appointment for
Rock Hill on the 4th. Two sermons
and . big dinner on the ground.
Thurston Duncan made Worces-
eer flying visit last Sunday.
Mr.. Kilgore, Of Mexico. / believe
the man Of primitive birth in this
county, made business trip to Wor-
cester on Thursday last. He is q
member of the Kilgore y Howell real
estate firm.
Rev. johnson failed to fill his ap-
polntment at the Baptist church last
Sunday on account Of sickness.
Two accessions to the church at
the church meeting last Saturday.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
2
roLIcE HNIe,
fae Psliee gaaFt the busiest Place hi
TswA-fay nay and q AARee
The CAase,

Monday was pay day ea she g.
4 A, raslreaa, and that company has
in i.s employ aheat ise ealsFsd men
who live in this city, A regular cid
fashioned aauee vas eisea under the
opsfa House Last nigh. by the ealef-
ed people, which Was largely atteAa-
ed by the eaierea lahareEs mentiea-
ed. They all had money aud plenty
of bad whisky aboard, and the fua
had not been in pregFess over TIVE
hours when the trouble began, Small
anarrels were numerous, which we're
followed by bigger ones, until faaally
Jack Cunningham and Jeha Wilson,
both colored, we're taken ia tew by
officer Marshall for fightsng and dis
turbing the peace. II wasn't long
until Jim Johnson and John johnson
got into a row, and the latter got cut
out his knife and siashea jim 4
couple Of wicked cuts on the face
with it. The contestants eladed the
officers, bat this morning. the injured
darkey, bent on vengeance. got after
John with 3 gun, and when in the
vicinity of fths Union depot shot at
him but missed. Both were At once
arrested aud locked up.
Two eolored women, Sarah Hutch.
inson and Sarah Bright had a fight,
and after thnnping each other con-
siderahly were locked up TO be tried
in the morning.
Another dance will be given at the
same place Thursday night, unless
stopped by the police.
Jack Cunningham and John VIII
SON we're fined s1I.S5 each, and put
on the rocks.
Jim johnson was fined S4S.70 on
two accounts--carrying concealed
weapons and fighting. John john
son was fined S23.70. Both go on
the rocks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Card Of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, desire to
express through the columns of your
paper our heartfelt thanks to the cit
izens OF Mexico for kindness render
ed during the sickness of our darling
little Claude. Especially do we hold
in grateful rememberance the follow
ing named persons: Mrs. James
Pasqueth, Mrs. w. x. Potts, Mrs.
Mallory, Mrs. C. M. Hands, Mrs.
Norris. Messrs. DIR. Rothwell, Prof.
+. w. Houchens, Jos. Offutt.
Mr.. AND MRs. j. T. LoNG.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The picnic at Martinsburg Wednes-
day was grand success in every
sense, and everyone present enjoyed
themselves thoroughly, with plenty
to eat, dancing and other amusements.
A game of base ball between Lad
donia and Martinsburg was an inter-
esting feature, while the East Linn
brass band furnished excellent music
throughout the day. The LEDGER
representative returns thanks for
courtesies shown in many ways.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Emmett Cunningham, superintend-
ent of the water-works, measured the
boulevard this morning, with view
of putting water in the cemetery by
way of the fair grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
s. hilbert.

My eyes having been infamed and
my vision dim and imperfect for sew
eral months, consulted DIR. III. Rit-
ter and after wearing for about two
weeks, glasses fitted by the doctor I
gladly state that my eyes are much
better; The Inflammation is mostly
gone and my sight has improved
wonderfully. 8. GILBERT.
Long Branch, Monroe county, Mo-,
June %, 1887.
p. s.. Mr.. Gilbert is brother OF
Cyrus Gilbert, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The fourth annual Teachers Nor
NAL Institute. of Boone county will be
held in Centralia commencing July
II, and will be conducted by Prof.
j. P. Gass, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

We have unlimited sums of Ess-
tern money to loan at low rate Of
interest on improved lands for a
term of Eve years with privilege Of
paying S100 or any multiple thereof
at any interest pay day. Interest
payable annually or semi-annually to
suit borrower. We can also supply
you with home money at oil times.
KILaoRE & HOWELL,
Loan and Real Estate Agents,
over Saving Bank, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Ladies', buy the Eagle Steam
Washer; it is the best, cheapest,
lightest and most durable and per-
feet washing machine ever made.
No iron to brake, no wood to leak.
We don't make agents pay Tor terri
tory, but give them all the territory
they want and sell them washers low
er than they can buy many worthless
washers at. Beware OF peddlers sell
ing inferior washers and representing
them as improvements over the Eagle.
Retail price $500. Write to G. L.
Ferris for an agency.
Champion and Osborne Machines.
Extras and repairs always on hand.
3-Iyr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit, can be
Cured by Administering DE- Haines'
Golden Specific.
It can be given in cup Of coffee
or tea without the knowledge OF the
person taking it, effecting speedy
and permanent cure, whether the
patient is a moderate drinker or an
alcoholic wreck. Thousands Of
drunkards have been made temperate
men who have taken the Golden
Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking Of their own free will.
No harmful effects result from It's
administration. Cures guaranteed.
Send for circular and full particulars.
Address in confidence Golden Specific
Co, 1856 Race Street, Cincinnati,
Ohio. 32-1y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The game Of base ball between a
picked-up Mexico club and the Wells
vile nine, was miserable exhibition,
the score being l48 TO 1872, in favor Of
Wellsyille.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

A. Zimmerman has just opened a
new harness shop at Martinsburg,
where everything in his line can be
had at a reasonable price. Look for
his advertisement next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Prot. Lou Shaw, the fancy shot
billiardist, will be at Carter's billiard
parlors, Friday night, and will play
the best billiardists of the city 100
or no count. Exhibitions Of fancy
shots will be given.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

From now until June 2S the days
will remain of equal length, the sun
rising at 4:38 and setting at 1872.
After that date the days will begin
to shorten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

j. F. Crawford has bought Wright's
lumber yard. Baxter Crawford is
manager. They are good square
business men, and we welcome them
to Mexico's business circles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Woodward & Son are to have one
Of The finest maps of this county,
showing portion Of Boone, in the
city. IT Is the work of John T.
Ricketts,. who is with this firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Josiah Wright has sold his lumber
business on Liberty street to Craw-
ford Bros, Of Fulton, who took pos
session this morning. Mr.. Wright
will retire to private life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The Secretary of the Fair Associ-
alton is daily in receipt of letters
from parties ,nquiring about stall
room for the coming fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

a. FRANKIE, the well known boot
and shoe manufacturer has just
opened large and complete stock of
boots and shoes at s South WASH
lngton street. See ad. in Ledger and
give him a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

james O'Donnell, of this county
and Miss Emma Schumacher, of
jackson county, were married by
Squire Bass this morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

j. Med. Trimble is in Paris, as
sisting in the prosecution of Joseph
Claim for the murder Of Judge
Hunoit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Heavy rains have fallen ali over
this part OF the State in the past few
days, and the crop prospects were
never SO promising.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

With two drum corps, and Italian
band and the new A. o. u. w band,
Mexico was quite lively from a
musical standpoint last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

James Stuart, who lives about s
miles north Of Mexico, has . very
valuable spring on his farm. He
says That during the dryest time last
sumIper the spring broke through
the anriace furnishing plenty of
good water. He showed Us to-
day ! pecnliar formation 81 rocks
found % his fsrm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The Clark avenue bridge should
be insured and allowed to burn.
Twice within SIX months it has mar
rowly escaped being destroyed by
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Friday and Saturday next j. P.
Gass will examine applicants Tor po-
sitions as teachers. This will be the
last examination before August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Mexico is working for the G. & A.
extension. She knows what is good
for her and generally prepares her
own medicine. .-Farber Eue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

j. w. Northern and j. w. Atchi-
son are in Louisiana, where the lat
ter will tomorrow cry the Block sale,.
one of the biggest which ever took
place in Pike county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Mrs. w. o. Forr1st and Mrs.
Mary Sims, of this city are delegates
to the State W. G. T. q. convention,
now in session at Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Dan. Waltz, who was injured in an
ice wagon Runaway Sunday, is bet
ter, and it is believed that he will re-
cover in few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The Galloway county farm land is
in great danger again from the raw
ages of the Missouri river. Year
after year the river eats in towards
the Galloway bank, carrying with II
hundreds Of acres of the finest farm
land in the State. The farmer can
do nothing except express his opin-
ion of the river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

I keep more furniture and better
furniture than all the Eve stores in
Audrain county and viii give you
goods for less money. Call and see.
div & ds J.. M. MEsEFEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

There will be meeting in Van
dalia next Monday to organize
a Baptist S. s. Convention for
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Mrs, Mamie kirtley Shropshire, Of
Kentucky. arrived ON visit to her
sister, Mrs. r. r. Cauthorn, yester.
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

A change of venue has been taken
to Pike county in the twenty-four
cases of Stevens & Mitchell against
wholesale houses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The grass in the court house yard
should be kept trimmed. II would
add greatly to the appearance of the
square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

The public school Library has been
presented with q volume Of Miss
Lily Hendricks poems by DR.. Ritter,
the opiician.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

non't buy any implements till you
have called at James Garrett's on the
west side. He has the best binders
and mowers ever shipped TO Mexico.
Get his prices. 5-tf